Ubisoft’s performance over the past few years has raised growing concerns across the gaming industry. Despite working with several well-established intellectual properties, many of the publisher’s major releases have failed to meet commercial expectations, leading to a string of underwhelming results. One of the more notable examples is Star Wars Outlaws.
Despite a warm reception to the game’s fresh approach, featuring a protagonist without Force powers or lightsabers, Star Wars Outlaws ultimately struggled to capture audiences. The game’s sales fell below Ubisoft’s projections, prompting the publisher to quietly scrap its early plans for a sequel.
While Ubisoft has never officially announced Star Wars Outlaws 2, this information comes from renowned industry leaker Tom Henderson, who shared the details during the latest Insider Gaming podcast. According to Henderson, Ubisoft had internally discussed developing a sequel but decided to pull the plug very early in the process, even before pre-production had begun.
What Happened to Star Wars Outlaws 2?
Henderson noted that the initial commercial performance and lukewarm reception of the first title played a major role in the decision to cancel the follow-up. Given the high expectations surrounding a Star Wars game, especially one released under the banner of a major publisher, Ubisoft’s inability to convert its opportunity into long-term momentum appears to have made executives rethink further investment in the IP.
The cancellation also comes amid broader financial difficulties at Ubisoft. In recent years, the company has faced declining revenues, project delays, and multiple internal restructurings. One of its more drastic moves included forming a new joint venture with Tencent, although the Guillemot family remains at the helm.
While Star Wars Outlaws still remains a standalone entry for now, its future is uncertain. Ubisoft’s decision to quietly shelve the sequel underscores the high stakes of working with licensed properties and the growing pressure on the publisher to refocus its strategy in an increasingly competitive industry.
